Embark Studios has revealed a first look at the new Riven Tides map, the Arc Turbine enemy, and everything else included in what looks like the biggest Arc Raiders update yet.
The studio behind the popular sci-fi extraction shooter published details about the new seaside content with a post on its website today. It’s a breakdown for the Riven Tides update aimed to show players that the months-long wait for the new map will have been worth it when Raiders head topside to try it all out tomorrow, April 28.
The April Arc Raiders update’s pièce de resistance is no doubt the new location it pulls its name from: Riven Tides. As fans have guessed for months, this new map, the second post-launch location Embark has added since its October 2025 launch, takes Raiders to sandy shores populated with shady palm trees. The first trailer for the update (below) also highlighted the dusty water slides and abandoned dining spaces of the Hotel Panorama Azzurro, as well as its accompanying beach, tennis courts, and harbor.
While the footage also took the time to show the return of Arc enemies like the Vaporizer, Hornet drones, and even the Shredder, veteran Arc Raiders fans will also notice an unfamiliar Arc enemy hovering in some shots. This cone-shaped being is called the Arc Turbine and already visually marks quite a departure for Embark. Where previous new enemy types have often appeared as small-to-medium-sized drones or ball-shaped guards, players will need to watch for this much larger foe to use defensive measures from the sky.
It’s unclear if the Turbine will only appear in Riven Tides or if Embark has plans to bring it to other Arc Raiders maps. What is confirmed to be exclusive to the new location, though, is the new Beachbombing minor map condition. During these windows, Raiders will have the opportunity to scavenge for loot along the coast by using something called the Dockmaster’s Detector.
The developers also revealed that the new Last Resort event will allow players to earn rewards by gaining XP and collecting model ships from April 28 to May 25. The latest Project, meanwhile, is called the Avian Alarm Project, and comes with potential rewards that include 250 Raider Tokens and a Bird House backpack attachment.
As previously announced, the next Expedition Window opens April 28 and has been reworked to ask players to deal damage for bonus skill points instead of earning them through stash value. It was a once-controversial change that was quickly reworked, now allowing fans to sign up and participate in the prestige program until a May 11 deadline.
Arc Raiders Riven Tides launches as a free update across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S tomorrow. As a bonus for those on PS5 Pro, it was also announced to come with PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, adding what Embark described as improved visuals that make “environments appear cleaner and more stable, with better reconstruction of fine details.”
For more on Arc Raiders, you can read our 9/10 review. You can also check out our all-encompassing interview with Embark CEO Patrick Söderlund from earlier this year.
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